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Livestock
Grazing Management
Our staff will work with you to create a managed grazing plan tailored to the specifics of your operation that allow you to pursue your goals with confidence. We will help you learn to manage stocking rates and grazing periods to adjust the intensity, frequency, timing, duration, and distribution of grazing to meet planned objectives for the operation.
Benefits of Grazing Management
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Improve desired forage species composition, quantity and quality
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Improve surface and subsurface water quantity and quality
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Reduce soil erosion and improve soil health
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Our staff will work with you to create a managed grazing plan tailored to the specifics of your operation that allow you to pursue your goals with confidence.
Associated Practices
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Fence
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Livestock Pipeline
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Livestock Waterers
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Pasture and Hay Planting
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Heavy Use Protection Areas
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And More!
The Stearns Conservation District has multiple programs with funds dedicated to grazing management for Stearns County Farmers. Let us help you improve your grazing through personally tailored grazing management plans! If you are interested in learning more about what programs are available or want to apply, call 320-251-7800 ext. 3 or stop by the office from 8:00am-4:30pm to talk with an SCD Conservation Planner!
